Suspects Cut Hole in Ceiling; Rob Business

Mount
Vernon Police District – Police are investigating a robbery in the
Huntington area where suspects reportedly cut a 3 foot by 2 foot hole in
a roof, slid through it and robbed the business.

Police
were called to the ACE Cash Express, 2254 Huntington Avenue, on Monday,
July 9 at around 9:13 a.m. for a report of a robbery. An employee
reported hearing a crashing sound, turned and saw a man pointing a pistol
at her. The man grabbed her. A second man, also armed with a gun,
demanded that the employee open the business’ safe. The men took
the money and fled with an undisclosed amount of money. No one was
injured.

The
suspects are described as black, in their 20’s, wearing masks, gloves and
dark hooded sweatshirts. One was 6 feet 4 inches tall, weighed 280 pound.
The other suspect was 5 feet 10 inches tall and weighed 185 pounds. He
wore dark sunglasses and a red bandana.

Anyone with information is asked to contact Crime Solvers by phone at
1-866-411-TIPS/8477, e-mail at www.fairfaxcrimesolvers.org
or text “TIP187” plus your message to CRIMES/274637 or call Fairfax
County Police at 703-691-2131.

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